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Flights from San Francisco to Columbus
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 8h 37m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 8h 37m
San Francisco to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey8h 37mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Columbus
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Atlanta (ATL) CSG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Thu23:30 SFO06:53 ATL3h 37m connection10:30 ATL11:07 CSGDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,432 km2,131 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hColumbus vs San Francisco
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → CSG
Flights from San Francisco to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,432 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Columbus?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Columbus?
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.





